Dow Jones Travel Index

Updated Oct. 16, 1998 12:39 a.m. ET

Business fares have increased 8% since September on flights between Dallas and Los Angeles, while leisure fares are beginning to rise on routes served by Northwest. But airlines have lowered discount ticket prices on international flights now that the vacation season is past its peak.

Lowest Round-Trip Air Fares Next Week: 10/16/98 Business Fares From To Fare Airline New York Los Angeles $1,133 Midwest Express Atlanta New Orleans $728 Majors Boston San Francisco $1,230 America West Dallas Los Angeles $912 America West Denver San Diego $748 United New York Miami $920 US Airways Detroit Orlando $1,044...